if these walls could talk

I've been going a little crazy with my Cricut lately. I stay up way too late into the night sometimes, but it's really fun to finally put some finishing touches on our home!

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Entry

I've been waiting more than two years to find the perfect spot for these paintings. We bought them from a street artist on the beach in Brazil. I absolutely LOVE them.

Sawyer's Room

Living Room New Family Home Evening Board

Swim Season!

Bring on Summer!

Celebrations

The school year is wrapping up, which means all sorts of events!

Lydia's Preschool Graduation

I can't believe my baby girl is going to be in Kindergarten next fall. So proud of her and how far she's come this year!

Celebrations of Learning

Ethan has had such a great year and I'm so proud of him! He's doing so well in so many things and has really enjoyed his teacher and new friends! Garrett's first year with TAKS testing, which he pretty much blew out of the water. He's such a grown up kid. So proud of him!

Our teacher gifts this year: We had some pretty incredible teachers that helped all three of our kids have really great experiences this year.

today

Days like today remind my why this is what I've always wanted to do with my life.

Had a little moment while Lydia and Sawyer were fighting over my lap because they both wanted to snuggle with my while we watched the slideshow at Ethan's 1st grade Celebration of Learning before heading over to Garrett's class to share cupcakes for his 9th birthday.

Maybe it was because I'm so proud of how far Ethan's come this year. Or because those 9 years have flown by since Garrett was born. Or because it's hard to believe that my little Liddy will be one of those Kindergartener's in a few months. Or because it will be just me and my "baby" at home next fall.

For whatever reason, I sat there with my face buried between two little heads sharing my lap, feeling so blessed by these 4 little people.

Wouldn't trade them for the world.

I've got to remember my little moment on those days I'd trade them in for a good nap and a shower...

Garrett's 9th Birthday

What a way to spend the day! Happy Birthday Garrett!

Spring events

Pre K Muffins with Mom

Ethan's 1st Grade Reading Cafe

Garrett's Spring Soccer Season

He was named the team "sweeper". This kid LOVES soccer. He may be small, but he is fast and is right in there with the really big kids! He could go wherever the coach needed him and deliver...way to go Garrett!

More Camping

Not exactly what you want to see as you drive into the state park... Chocolate Fondue, campout style! Lydia found a pet caterpillar At the nature center

Just relaxing This was such a fun trip!

Wish it wasn't so hot in Houston during the summer, or I think we'd do a lot more camping.

The kids absolutely love it.

Maybe a couple of Fall camping trips?

turning 31

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce....best husband EVER!

Thanks for the great day!

Spring Break

What started out as "Hey, let's see if anyone wants to go camping for Spring Break", turned into this: And that wasn't even all of us! We had such a fun time with these great friends from the ward. It may go down in history as one of the kids' favorite spring breaks! Thanks everyone for such a great week!

S'mores! Seeing everyone else on their bikes, and completely depleating her training wheel on the rough gravel, Lydia decided it was time to ditch the training wheels and taught herself how to ride a 2 wheeler!

See y'all next year!

Lydia's 5th Birthday

Happy Birthday, Baby girl!